A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants and most beloved neighbors with … Continue reading In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)
Teenager Wins School Board Seat-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1983
When 18-year-old Timothy McDonough decided to run for a School Committee seat in Norwood, he was a little doubtful about his chances. But he made up his mind that with … Continue reading Teenager Wins School Board Seat-This Day In Norwood History-April 5, 1983
Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-This Day In Norwood History-June 4, 1982
One question is settled. Wayne Simarrian will be Norwood High School's head football coach this fall. The next question: Will Simarrian retain the job in 1983, or will former coach … Continue reading Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-This Day In Norwood History-June 4, 1982
Special Town Meeting Votes to Bypass Civil Service for Call Firefighters and School Staff-This Day In Norwood History-June 16, 1981
Fire Chief Barry calls the state Civil Service system chaotic during a high-stakes local governance debate.
Patricia A. McDonald Elected NTA President-This Day In Norwood History-June 4, 1981
As Proposition 2 1/2 budget cuts slice through Norwood schools, newly elected NTA President Patricia McDonald steps up to defend teachers and rebuild morale.
Smoking At Norwood School Committee Meetings-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1980
A smoking truce by Norwood panel The four smokers of the seven-member Norwood School Committee have quietly cleared the air — at least until the next committee meeting — in … Continue reading Smoking At Norwood School Committee Meetings-This Day In Norwood History-August 22, 1980
Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1978
1978 - 1979 Norwood School Committee In a meeting that ended in a shouting match, the Norwood School Committee last night voted 4 to 3 to close two of the … Continue reading Norwood School Committee Closes Aaron Guild and Willett Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1978
Norwood Weighs Closing of 2 Elementary Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1978
The Norwood school committee will discuss closing two elementary schools at tonight's meeting at the Junior High School South Auditorium. School Supt. Louis J. Taris expected to recommend closing both … Continue reading Norwood Weighs Closing of 2 Elementary Schools-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1978
Norwood Ousts 3 Who Fought School Budget Cut-This Day In Norwood History-September 7, 1978
Photo of the 1977-1978 School Committee (Norwood Town Report) Three Norwood School Committee members who refused to agree to a $600,000 budget cut were voted out of office in a … Continue reading Norwood Ousts 3 Who Fought School Budget Cut-This Day In Norwood History-September 7, 1978
Saraca Criticizes Band Appearance-This Day In Norwood History-June 19, 1974
A dispute erupts over an "eleventh-hour decision" to allow a student band performance for fundraising.